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Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Drone defense in the Iran war: What can Ukraine offer?

Ukraine's experience in drone defense offers cost-effective solutions against Iranian and Russian drones, attracting international interest in its technology and expertise.
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

No easy upgrades? The Army's drone school says no deal

Army demands modular, plug-and-play drone gear and industry partners that adapt in real time, enabling interchangeable hardware/software and cross-platform tools.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromArs Technica
2 hours ago

Pentagon wants $54B for drones, more than most nations' military budgets

Most funding will support existing drone and autonomous warfare technologies, separate from domestic manufacturing enhancements.
Germany news
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Who Needs Tanks In the Age of Drones?

Rheinmetall's CEO dismisses Ukraine's drone innovations, viewing them as simplistic compared to traditional military technology.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Drone defense in the Iran war: What can Ukraine offer?

Ukraine's experience in drone defense offers cost-effective solutions against Iranian and Russian drones, attracting international interest in its technology and expertise.
#robotics
fromresund Startups
1 day ago

Raven Tech's Autonomous Drone Catcher Takes Flight

Raven Tech's system combines detection, autonomous flight, and net-based capture to neutralize unauthorized drones. Once an intruder is detected, the system deploys a drone to intercept and safely transport the rogue drone to a designated location.
European startups
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 day ago

Killing wild oats, meaty soybean nodules, & spraying by drone | RealAg Radio, April 20, 2026

The show features discussions on wild oats in wheat, drone spraying, soybean nodules, and the centennial of Pioneer seeds.
Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 hours ago

Union City becomes home to 1st US center for advanced AI chip assembly

Union City opened the first U.S. research center for advanced semiconductor packaging, enhancing AI chip production and job creation in Silicon Valley.
#dji
European startups
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Sorry kid, drones are for war now

The US ban on DJI has not led to increased opportunities for other drone manufacturers, who are focusing on military contracts instead.
European startups
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Sorry kid, drones are for war now

The US ban on DJI has not led to increased opportunities for other drone manufacturers, who are focusing on military contracts instead.
#ai
fromSFGATE
5 days ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland is turning to AI drones to help solve its illegal dumping problem

East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Oakland is turning to AI drones to help solve its illegal dumping problem

Oakland is using AI-powered drones to identify illegal dumping locations and improve waste management efficiency.
#us-army
Business intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Enhancing Industrial Efficiency with High-Speed Robot Palletizers

High-speed robot palletizers enhance efficiency in manufacturing by automating the stacking of products, significantly improving throughput and reducing manual labor.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

This is what Iran's drones and missiles look like up close

Iran conducted over 400 attacks on the Erbil region in northern Iraq using various weapons during its conflict with the US and Israel.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Wild Video Shows Delivery Robots Causing Havoc, Getting Obliterated

Delivery robots face significant safety issues in urban environments, causing disruptions and hazards while prioritizing private profit over public space safety.
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Pentagon Disturbed as Its Fleet of Drones Is Left Bobbing in the Ocean When Elon Musk's Starlink Fails

The outage left millions of Starlink customers in the dark back in August of 2025, dealing a blow to the company's image as an always-on satellite internet provider.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Chef Robotics escaped the robot cooking graveyard and says it's thriving -- here's why | TechCrunch

Chef Robotics has passed an important milestone: 100 million servings, defined as a portion of food that our robots deposit into a meal tray.
Startup companies
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Video Shows Amazon Delivery Drone Dropping Package Directly Onto Concrete, Smashing Its Delicate Contents

Tamara Hancock tested the delivery of a fragile item by ordering blue raspberry syrup, which was dropped from 10 feet. The result was a broken bottle, highlighting concerns about fragile deliveries.
Silicon Valley food
#drones
fromAxios
6 days ago
Roam Research

Exclusive: U.K.-Ukraine duo beats Americans at their own drone game

Venture
fromFortune
6 days ago

Exclusive: Hyfix raises $15 million to build a U.S. alternative to DJI's drone dominance | Fortune

Hyfix Spatial Intelligence raised $15 million to develop an American-made autonomous-systems chip for drones and robots.
NYC parents
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Quadcopter Drone Caught Trying to Deliver Hunting Knives to Inmates in Prison

Drones are increasingly used to smuggle contraband into prisons, posing a significant security threat.
fromAxios
6 days ago
Roam Research

Exclusive: U.K.-Ukraine duo beats Americans at their own drone game

Venture
fromFortune
6 days ago

Exclusive: Hyfix raises $15 million to build a U.S. alternative to DJI's drone dominance | Fortune

Hyfix Spatial Intelligence raised $15 million to develop an American-made autonomous-systems chip for drones and robots.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

AI capabilities are needed to counter drone threats, senator says

The U.S. must adopt new AI capabilities to counter the growing threat of unmanned drones used by foreign adversaries.
NYC parents
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Quadcopter Drone Caught Trying to Deliver Hunting Knives to Inmates in Prison

Drones are increasingly used to smuggle contraband into prisons, posing a significant security threat.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

Secret Service is embracing new solutions to combat malicious drones, director says

The U.S. Secret Service is adopting kinetic mitigation technologies to counter drone threats for upcoming large-scale events.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

A Ukrainian drone company says it's teaming up with a US firm because staying home means getting 'eliminated'

Ukrainian drone maker General Cherry partners with US manufacturer to expand market presence and avoid risks of staying in Ukraine.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
14 hours ago

An AI fix for America's $27 billion grocery waste problem

AI tools from Afresh help grocery stores reduce food waste by up to 25% through accurate inventory management.
#defense-technology
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago
World politics

America's Drone Strategy Has a Supply Chain Problem

The U.S. defense technology ecosystem is shifting towards a model prioritizing rapid adaptation and drone technology in response to modern warfare challenges.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Venture

KeyBanc Flags AeroVironment (AVAV) as Top Iran Conflict Winner

KeyBanc reduced AeroVironment's price target to $295 from $330 due to BADGER SCAR program disruptions and contract timing delays, while maintaining an Overweight rating and bullish long-term defense thesis.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

America's Drone Strategy Has a Supply Chain Problem

The U.S. defense technology ecosystem is shifting towards a model prioritizing rapid adaptation and drone technology in response to modern warfare challenges.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Monarch Tractor's collapse ends in with an acquisition by Caterpillar | TechCrunch

Caterpillar acquired Monarch Tractor's assets after the company struggled with layoffs and lost partnerships while pivoting to software services.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 days ago

Drone Spraying, land economics & land ownership | RealAg on the Weekend, April 18 & 19, 2026

The show features interviews on land transactions, economics, and drone spraying in Canadian agriculture.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Drone-Maker Ondas Would Have Turned $1,000 One Year Ago Into How Much?!

Ondas Holdings transformed from a sub-dollar stock to a defense platform with significant revenue growth and a major merger in progress.
Science
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The Navy brought a retired laser weapon back for a new drone fight

The U.S. Navy has revived a high-energy laser weapon for military exercises, enhancing capabilities against asymmetric threats.
#ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Netherlands to spend almost $300m on making drones for Ukraine

The Netherlands will invest 248 million euros in drone production for Ukraine to enhance its defense against Russian attacks.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Ukraine is betting big on war robots, with plans to buy 25,000 and remove humans from front-line supply runs

Ukraine is significantly increasing its arsenal of war robots to enhance front-line logistics and reduce soldier vulnerability.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

This Ukrainian counter-drone company is worried about missing its moment in the Iran war

Ukraine's drone technology faces export restrictions, risking lost opportunities amid rising demand from US allies due to drone threats from Iran.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Netherlands to spend almost $300m on making drones for Ukraine

The Netherlands will invest 248 million euros in drone production for Ukraine to enhance its defense against Russian attacks.
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Robot Dogs Patrolling Precious Crops as Food Crisis Deepens

Bayer is supplementing human security patrols around its 8,000 acre Hawaiian corn farm with robotic security dogs, supplied by the tech firm Asylon. The Asylon dogs are meant to guard the company's precious maize from vandals, wildfires, wild fauna, and other hazards around the clock.
Agriculture
#drone-technology
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
4 days ago

U.S. progress on drone spraying offers a roadmap for Canada

Slight operational changes in drone spraying can significantly enhance precision and reduce drift, matching or exceeding traditional methods.
European startups
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
1 week ago

AirHub raises 4.4M from Keen Venture Partners to scale drone operations software

AirHub raised €4.4M to enhance drone fleet management for government and security sectors, expanding its operations across Europe and the Middle East.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
4 days ago

U.S. progress on drone spraying offers a roadmap for Canada

Slight operational changes in drone spraying can significantly enhance precision and reduce drift, matching or exceeding traditional methods.
European startups
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
1 week ago

AirHub raises 4.4M from Keen Venture Partners to scale drone operations software

AirHub raised €4.4M to enhance drone fleet management for government and security sectors, expanding its operations across Europe and the Middle East.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

RAF gunners earn title of drone aces' for first time in history

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, supported by donations to ensure accessibility and comprehensive reporting.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How AI-powered echolocation is giving small drones night vision

An ultrasound-based perception system inspired by bat echolocation enables small aerial robots to navigate in low-visibility environments.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
4 days ago

Chef Robotics: Transforming Food Production with AI

Chef Robotics has recently reached a remarkable milestone by completing 100 million servings in production, underscoring the company's commitment to innovation and the importance of automation in food manufacturing.
Agriculture
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Could Ukraine's drone expertise serve Gulf countries?

Gulf nations are seeking defense partnerships with Ukraine to enhance their air defense capabilities against Iranian attacks.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Ukraine's military robot surge aims to offset drone risks to humans

Ukraine is increasing the use of ground robots for supply and medical evacuations to reduce human risk in warfare.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Cheap drones are reshaping modern warfare and catching the U.S. off guard

Iran's relatively inexpensive drones are depleting U.S. interceptor missile supplies faster than anticipated, raising concerns about sustained defense capability in the Middle East.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

The Drone War's Real Problem Isn't Technology - It's Speed

Defense acquisition reforms implement recommended changes but fail to address the fundamental cycle-time gap between rapidly evolving adversary capabilities and the military's ability to deploy countermeasures.
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

TerraScout brings robot agronomic scouting to the farm

It can drive through the field and look at every square inch. We really honed our craft on model performance and detection with rocks, and now we've transitioned that into weeds. The robot uses a boom-mounted camera system to capture detailed imagery across the field. With eight cameras operating at 1 millimetre resolution, TerraScout can generate billions of data points per acre, allowing it to identify specific objects, including individual weeds.
Agriculture
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

World's first hydrogen-powered surveillance drone enters combat duty with Ukrainian Defense Forces - Yanko Design

Hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial vehicles are not a new concept. Drones running on hydrogen fuel have been in experimental forms for over a decade, but this is for the first time, a drone has been fully designed and deployed on full-scale combat duty in an active war zone. The drone is a hybrid version of the Raybird USA developed by Skyeton and is deployed with the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Design
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Russian school in London teaches pupils how to fly combat drones

A Russian embassy school in London teaches military skills including combat drone operation, weapons assembly, first aid, and protection against chemical, biological and radiological threats.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

These new Ukrainian ground robots can launch unjammable fiber-optic drones close to the front so troops don't have to

A Ukrainian ground robot can carry and launch fiber-optic, unjammable drones closer to the front, reducing operator exposure.
US politics
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Eric Trump Pouring Funding Into "Low Cost-Per-Kill" Drone Corporation

Eric Trump is involved in a $1.5 billion deal to take Israeli drone-maker Xtend public, linking the Trump family to Pentagon contracts and Gaza-related strikes.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Drone that hit RAF Akrotiri shows 'Iranian and Russian hallmarks' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The drone, launched from Lebanon by an Iranian-backed group, was found to contain a Kometa-B navigation system, which highlights Moscow's collaboration with Tehran on drone technology. Analysts say the wreckage recovered by British intelligence signals a new and dangerous phase of drone warfare targeting UK forces.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Airbus is making a new handheld tablet for helicopters to act as a hub for drone teams

"We were completely controlling the drone from the helicopter. For us, it's of course unique. Today, what we performed is a world first," Gerin-Roze told reporters on Thursday at the Singapore Airshow. The software is part of Airbus' contribution to the surging industry for drone wingmen, which the world's biggest aircraft manufacturers are betting will be the future of air warfare.
Gadgets
Science
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Are lasers the future of anti-drone warfare?

High-energy lasers are emerging as cost-effective defensive weapons to counter mass drone attacks, driving intense industry investment and new military contracts.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Shield AI says its Hivemind AI pilot just flew a drone vying to become a future Air Force uncrewed wingman

This flight test showcases the potential of airpower built on mission autonomy. Across platforms, domains, and environments, Hivemind provides resilient mission autonomy, proving that software is central to the future of airpower. Our collaboration with Anduril reflects a new era of defense acquisition, where autonomy is treated as a foundational warfighting capability on par with the aircraft itself.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The US Army once saw small drones primarily as scouts. Ukraine showed they could be weapons.

Facing an existential crisis, the Ukrainians had to develop a way to counter hostile forces cheaply yet with mass. That meant figuring out how to turn inexpensive drones into weaponry, a step that quickly and fundamentally changed how the war was being fought. Now, drones carry out 80% of all battlefield hits and are responsible for most combat casualties.
Gadgets
Venture
fromPrivacy International
1 month ago

Dual-use tech: the Skydio example

Skydio transitioned from consumer drones to defense-focused manufacturing, securing major US military contracts and achieving $2.2 billion valuation by 2024.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Anduril has invented a wild new drone flying contest where jobs are the prize | TechCrunch

Palmer Luckey's eyes light up, and he talks a mile a minute, when discussing his company's new recruiting event: the AI Grand Prix. This is a drone flying contest with a twist. Rather than humans operating drones, the drones must operate autonomously. The humans will be tested on their software-writing skills that cause the drones to outfly their competition. There are prizes ranging from a $500,000 pot to be spilt amongst the highest-scoring teams,
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Ukraine opens first drone factory in UK

Ukrspecsystems' new factory is a vote of confidence in UK support and underlines the deepening cooperation between our nations' defence industries. This investment will create up to 500 new jobs in the East of England, drive defence as an engine for growth, and help Ukraine defend itself against Putin's aggression.
UK news
fromPCMAG
12 years ago

'SkyJack' Software Finds and Hijacks Drones

is a drone engineered to autonomously seek out, hack, and wirelessly take over other drones within wifi distance, creating an army of zombie drones under your control.
Information security
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

How the Pentagon picks what drones to buy in a Chinese-dominated market

The push reflects a broader Pentagon effort to field large numbers of low-cost drones quickly without creating new dependencies that could backfire in a fight. The Blue UAS [Uncrewed Aerial Systems] List provides service branches and federal agencies with a catalog of approved drones they can buy.
US news
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The Army's new drone competition is really a talent hunt. It's scouting out what makes a top drone pilot.

The Army uses competitions to identify and select specialized drone operators with specific aptitudes instead of broadly training all soldiers to pilot unmanned aircraft.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Faster drones a "game-changer" for pesticide application

High-speed, high-payload drones like the DJI T100 can produce more consistent spray swaths, enabling far higher pesticide application rates approaching ground rig productivity.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Antigravity's 360-degree A1 drone is 15 percent off

Antigravity's ambitious A1 360-degree drone is 15 percent off through February 9th. The first-ever discount on this model is available across all bundles, with the most affordable option dropping from $1,599 to $1,359 at Amazon and Best Buy. Pricier bundles are also discounted and include accessories such as a carrying case, additional replaceable drone wings, and extra batteries. The Antigravity A1, Insta360's first drone, really impressed us during our hands-on with a prototype in December 2025.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The Pentagon's Gauntlet will put 25 attack drone makers to the test, including some from Ukraine

The Pentagon selected 25 companies, including two Ukrainian firms, to test small one-way attack drone prototypes in the Gauntlet evaluation, informing roughly $150 million in prototype purchases.
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